https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:31:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878663 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:35:38 +0000 HappyBaker 2878663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just recently got off a 1.5 year waiting list for daycare for my youngest 2 and are switching but our situation is different because we DON’T love the teachers my youngest would have from now (he’s 1) till he gets to K, and the new place is $1,200 cheaper a month. For us the money and fact that I really just don’t want my youngest to go through our current school made us decide to go for the change. I think knowing the teachers / feeling comfortable at your current place is worth it’s weight in gold, so if I were you I’d probably only switch if the difference in price was much greater! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878661 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:17:34 +0000 SproutBee 2878661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with others. It’s just the FOMO that’s making you second guess it. Honestly I would do anything to avoid two drop offs. With a Kindergartner this year and a preschooler 20 minute away, trust me - multiple drop offs should be avoided whenever possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878659 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:53:30 +0000 LadyDi 2878659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You seem really happy where you are, so I would probably stay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878658 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:50:37 +0000 oldschooolmama 2878658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would keep the kids together at their current daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878653 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:55:15 +0000 Foodnerd81 2878653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The logistics of two drop offs and not knowing when or if they others can get in sound really challenging. And you are really happy at the other one. Ten minutes isn’t that far. I’d probably stay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878651 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:44:17 +0000 Becky 2878651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a local parents Facebook group you could ask opinions of both of the schools on? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878650 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:24:08 +0000 erinbaderin 2878650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stick with what you know, but I’m pathologically resistant to change. But also two drop-offs is a real hassle, and finding somewhere for your littlest until they’re 12 months is also going to be a pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878647 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:03:22 +0000 graceandjoy 2878647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: Haha don't worry I got ya I totally understand, like WHAT IF school B is so super amazing that it's worth all the hassle! But I think stability, familiarity, trust, etc are all underrated/underappreciated qualities too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878646 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:00:18 +0000 MenagerieMama 2878646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@graceandjoy: @josina: @ALV91711: So far you guys are all making me feel better. We are definitely leaning towards staying where we are, but the cheaper tuition and I guess my FOMO (that's exactly it!) is making me wonder if it's the right choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878645 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:58:36 +0000 ALV91711 2878645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since you are happy with where you are and all 3 kids can go there I would stay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878643 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:55:13 +0000 josina 2878643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the cheaper price would be very tempting, but since you wouldn't be able to get all 3 kids in the same daycare, I'd stay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878639 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:45:10 +0000 graceandjoy 2878639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since I wasn't there to see how amazing school B is, I guess I don't feel the FOMO as much and based on your info, I'd be happy to stay put as the con's are not that bad but switching to school B will bring about a lot of inconveniences to deal with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-choice-help#post-2878636 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:40:57 +0000 MenagerieMama 2878636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So we moved to this area from out of state last summer, and it was tricky finding a daycare on short notice. We found one we LOVED but the waitlist was going to possibly be a year. So we waitlisted the kids and miraculously got them a spot at another school that we've ended up being really happy with. Now LO1 has gotten off the waitlist and we don't know what to decide. Help!</p> <p>School A (current):<br /> pros:<br /> - familiar, we know teachers and admin are great, our kids are adored by everyone, they're really good at responding to feedback and taking our individual direction for each girl<br /> - smaller size (not by a ton)<br /> - have infant classroom that looks great (we will have LO3 starting at ~7mo old next spring, LO1 doesn't start K until fall 2020 so all 3 kids would be together)</p> <p>cons:<br /> - 10 min away from home or work<br /> - tuition slightly more expensive</p> <p>School B (new school):</p> <p>pros:<br /> - very close to home, 3 min drive (unfortunately not walkable due to the route)<br /> - amazing outdoor space with gardens, animals<br /> - food cooked onsite is locally sourced and looked/smelled delicious<br /> - Reggio Emilio approach which we know and love from our pre-move school<br /> - tuition slightly cheaper</p> <p>cons:<br /> - unknown staff/teacher/admin communication and interaction<br /> - LO2 doesn't have a spot yet, and could be as late as January for her to get a spot<br /> - no infant care, LO3 will need to be 12 mo to start<br /> - the general hassle/transition of switching schools<br /> - a few more holiday closures per year then school A</p> <p>Both are similar in that they provide meals, have outside of school activities (like playdate events, parents night out, etc), are outdoor focused to get the kids outside as much as they can.</p> <p>We are really happy with school A right now, I mostly don't want to "fix what isn't broken" and stay with the devil we know. School B just looked so amazing, and is closer and a little cheaper (by probably $150/mo), but I'm worried that if we switch the kids (which would also be a pain with LO2 not having a spot yet, and what to do with a 5 mo gap in care for LO3) if the intangible things like admin/teachers/etc is not as good that we will regret it. And we can't easily switch back. School A usually has a long waitlist, we just got lucky. I just feel like School B looks so fabulous we will be missing out on this great opportunity!</p> <p>What would you do?? </p>